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Preschool Party

11:00am–11:45am
Children
Manheim Township
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Laura for a fun and engaging preschool program designed to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young children!

Backyard Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet together outdoors at the library! 

NEW LOCATION...Veterans Honor Park across library parking lot

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Wee Build Free Play

12:00pm–6:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Dramatic Play for Homeschoolers

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Tweens
Ephrata
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your imagination and join Mallory & Ascher at the Library for a dramatic playtime! Homeschoolers and preschoolers are invited for a story followed by a themed play time focused on pretend play.

Disclaimer(s)

Late Arrival

Please note that if you arrive after the start of the program, your spot may be forfeited. Please reach out to us if you cannot attend or are running late.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

Construction Zone - OPEN PLAY

4:00pm–6:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Mountville Branch
Library: Mountville Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop by the library to construct a building, create a gadget, operate a robot, and more! 

We will provide a variety of supplies to take you where your imagination leads.

All ages! Walk-ins welcome!

Backyard Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children
Lititz
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Lititz
Room: LTZ Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet together outdoors at the library! 

NEW LOCATION...Veterans Honor Park across library parking lot

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm–7:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library for Pajama Storytime.

Miss Shannon has picked stories, songs, and dances to help us get the wiggles and giggles out before bedtime!

All ages welcome with a parent/caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Toddler Thursday

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Room: NHD Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddlers will dance, zoom, scoot and hop between stories selected to promote language development. All adults are expected to participate and encourage the children to join in the fun. For ages 0-3 and siblings. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.

Wee Build Free Play

2:00pm–3:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

YWCA Story Time

4:00pm–4:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Ephrata
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will have an educator from the Lancaster County YWCA alongside Kier to talk to the children about appropriate boundaries in everyday life.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Late Arrival

Please note that if you arrive after the start of the program, your spot may be forfeited. Please reach out to us if you cannot attend or are running late.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

ASL Storytime

6:30pm–7:30pm
Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Lancaster Public Library is excited to present ASL Storytime! 

Join Deaf presenter Suzette from Language Access PA for stories, movement, and activities.  

The program will be in ASL only, there will be no translation.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Music and Movement

10:00am–10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Move and groove with Miss Gail!

Develop early literacy skills, with music, dancing, and fun.

We think preschoolers (ages 3-5) will enjoy this program the most, but older and younger siblings are invited to join in on the fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Parachute Play

10:15am–10:45am
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cooperative movement program where we will use our imaginations while we play with a parachute! Stories and songs will be incorporated, while we move about and use our motor skills.

Dramatic Play Friday

12:00pm–3:45pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
Children, Tweens, Teens
Adamstown
Library: Adamstown
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Stop in while the library is open to pick up a free comic book from The Comic Store, Lancaster. 
 

Free Comic Book Day!

All Day
Children, Tweens
Quarryville
Library: Quarryville
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

May 2 is Free Comic Book Day! Stop into the library anytime today and get a free comic book courtesy of The Comic Shop.

 

Crafterday!

9:00am–12:00pm
Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy a fun make-and-take craft from 9:00AM- 12:00PM! For children ages 4 to 11. 

Canticuentos!

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

¡Miss Vivi presenta Canticuentos! 

Disfruten en familia de un tiempo especial celebrando la cultura hispana con cuentos, canciones y mucho más. 

Este programa se ofrece completamente en español.

Read to a Therapy Dog!

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Manheim Community
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Garden Party

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Manheim Community
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Manheim Community
Room: MAN Patio
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into a whimsical world where the garden comes to life! Wander through our leafy wonderland to plant a tiny vegetable friend to take home, and discover the secret recipes for snacks you can grow in your own backyard.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Consent

I understand that any images captured at this event may be used on print and online publications or social media. 

Duplo Free Play

11:00am–3:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Manheim Township
Library: Manheim Township
Room: MTP Lapp Story Silo
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Drop-in program. No registration required.

I Can Cook: Pancake Art!

11:30am–12:30pm
Children
Ephrata
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Ephrata
Room: EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids are invited to a special Saturday Brunch edition of I Can Cook! Kids, along with their grown-ups, can join us at the Library to hear a pancake themed story, followed by making their own pancake art!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

Late Arrival

Please note that if you arrive after the start of the program, your spot may be forfeited. Please reach out to us if you cannot attend or are running late.

No Show

If a registered patron does not show up for a program, they may be restricted from registering for future programs for a period of time.

Learning about Diabetes Storytime

2:00pm–3:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Lancaster
Library: Lancaster
Room: LPL Program Room A + B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a sweet and silly Diabetes Storytime, filled with stories, songs, and a crafty surprise! 

In a kid-friendly way, we'll explore what diabetes is and how it can be fun!

Read Aloud with Pepper the Dog!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Everyone
Eastern Lancaster County
Library: Eastern Lancaster County
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Did you know?  Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus, & well-being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud to a pup.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Special Needs

Please stay with your child if they are in need of special help/supervision for this program.